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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 47-year-old Derrick Lashawn Brown, of Jackson. He is described as five foot ten inches tall, weighs 136 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. According to MBI, Brown was last seen sometime in October in the 100 block of Prentiss [...]

Despite the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, commuters have been treated to slowly falling gasoline prices this Halloween week. The costs for oil and demand for gas are both falling, contributing to the downward trend in prices at the pump. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is nearly at [...]

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County investigators said a man has been charged for allegedly shooting his cousin in the legs. Deputies responded to the Claiborne County Medical Center on October 30, 2023, after receiving a call about a shooting victim. When they arrived, the victim reported his cousin, Tmonte King, shot him in [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A special meeting was called to discuss plans for moving forward before the garbage contract with the City of Jackson expires. Wednesday's special council meeting was an attempt to get the ball rolling in order to avoid another trash catastrophe. Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay, Ward 7, posed a question to City Council [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Fall enrollment for 2023 has increased at Mississippi's public universities when compared to Fall 2022. According to the Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Fall enrollment for 2023 is 77,074 for the system, compared to 75,739 students enrolled in Fall 2022, representing a 1.8% increase. “Our students recognize that a university education [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County neighbors in District 2 will be getting a new representation in the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Incumbent District 2 Supervisor David Archie lost his Democratic primary race to Anthony Smith. Smith is facing Independent candidate and former District 2 Supervisor Darrel McQuirter. "What separates me is that [...]

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JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - Two Jackson councilmen met with community leaders, business owners and residents on Thursday, November 4 to address a major issue in the capital city. In Jackson, a large amount of he homeless population settled into Wards 3 and 5. City councilmen, who represent both wards, said this is causing a number [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (November 3-5) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Food Truck Friday - Jackson - Friday Belhaven Block Party - Jackson - Friday Live at Five - Natchez - [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Election Commission announced the following precinct changes for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 7. If needed, the changes will also be in palace for the runoff on November 28. District-5 Officials said voters for Precinct 51 - Blackburn Middle School have been receiving calls stating [...]